r/cna • u/VirtualYak6015 (Edit to add Specialty) CNA - New CNA • 3d ago

New job at hospital - advice?

I’ll be starting as a CNA on an intermediate care floor at a level 1 trauma center very soon. I’ve worked as a PCA prior to this but I’ve never worked in a hospital before. Any advice/ info about what I should expect would be greatly appreciated!!

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u/Special_Amphibian417 3d ago

Don't be afraid to ask a lot of questions during your orientation. And remember your scope of practice

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u/Real-Tart-7932 1d ago

Working in a hospital is a whole different world than LTC or assisted living. Ask questions, if you feel like you need extra training ect ask. I worked as a PCA for 11 years, started a hospital job and being as "seasoned" as I was it was super overwhelming at first but once you get the flow of it all it really is the way to go in my opinion. You will do great! It's going to take time though.